The upcoming 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, scheduled to start on June 14, presents an unprecedented stage not only for established global football stars but also for emerging talents aspiring to take their next career step. With the summer transfer window set to open immediately after the tournament concludes in July, we will examine five players who might leverage this international competition to attract significant interest from other clubs in the near future.
Giovanni Reyna, Borussia Dortmund
Gio Reyna is certainly one of the players who can significantly benefit from the Club World Cup to showcase his skills. He will be competing on his home turf for the first time in an official club tournament. A successful performance at the World Cup could substantially improve his chances of attracting interest this summer, as Reyna is seeking a crucial move in his career, particularly with the 2026 World Cup less than a year away. Reyna opted out of the USMNT`s Gold Cup squad specifically to participate in the Club World Cup with Borussia Dortmund, a decision that could potentially serve as a major turning point after a somewhat underwhelming 2024-25 season where he netted only two goals in 25 appearances for the German side.
Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus
The Serbian striker is definitely among the players likely to draw attention after the Club World Cup. Reports suggest Vlahovic is expected to leave the Italian club in the summer of 2025, as his current contract runs until 2026, and clubs like AC Milan are reportedly interested in acquiring him permanently. Vlahovic has experienced fluctuating form during his time at Juventus, and his performances, especially this season, haven`t consistently met the expected standards. The CWC offers him a prime opportunity to remind the football world why Juventus invested around $70 million to sign him from Fiorentina in January 2022.
Facundo Colidio, River Plate
The Argentine forward will feature alongside Franco Mastantuono in their final Club World Cup appearance together before Mastantuono`s impending transfer to Real Madrid. Colidio, who is capable of playing as both a striker and a winger, could become an attractive option for various European clubs if he delivers strong performances in the upcoming tournament.
Jamie Gittens, Borussia Dortmund
The English winger was already a player who had attracted considerable interest even before the start of the CWC. Chelsea were reportedly keen on signing the player who has scored 12 goals in 48 games played this season. However, with negotiations stalling before the June 10 deadline ahead of the World Cup, other clubs are anticipated to join the pursuit after the tournament concludes. He is certainly a player worth monitoring closely.
Mehdi Taremi, Inter
Inter Milan is planning several changes this summer, and a number of players might depart the Nerazzurri after the Club World Cup. While promising young forwards such as Francesco Pio Esposito and his brother Sebastiano are expected to get playing time under new Inter coach Cristian Chivu, former FC Porto player Mehdi Taremi has a chance to prove his worth, having joined Inter on a free transfer last summer. If he performs well and a suitable offer arrives, a departure from the Italian club after just one year is certainly not out of the question.
